Information
| Unit | |
| Code | SD0443 |
| Name | Pesticide Applications Methods and Personal Protective Equipment in Agriculture |
| Term | 2021-2022 Academic Year |
| Term | Fall |
| Duration (T+A) | 2-0 (T-A) (17 Week) |
| ECTS | 3 ECTS |
| National Credit | 2 National Credit |
| Teaching Language | Türkçe |
| Level | Belirsiz |
| Label | NFE Non-Field Elective Courses (University) UCC University Common Course |
| Mode of study | Uzaktan Öğretim |
| Catalog Information Coordinator | Prof. Dr. NİGAR YARPUZ BOZDOĞAN |
| Course Instructor |
Prof. Dr. NİGAR YARPUZ BOZDOĞAN
(Güz)
(A Group)
(Ins. in Charge)
|
Course Goal / Objective
To minimize pesticide effects on human health, farmers have to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in all stages of pesticide handling. To give information about what PPE consists of and its effects.
Course Content
To inform farmers about the importance of using personal protective equipment in pesticide applications in agriculture to minimize the negative effects of pesticides. To give information about what Personal Protective Equipment consists of and its features.
Course Precondition
Resources
Notes
Course Learning Outcomes
| Order | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| LO01 | To have knowledge about pesticide applications |
| LO02 | To prepare the sprayers for pesticide application |
| LO03 | To have knowledge about personal protective equipment used in pesticide applications |
| LO04 | To learn the types of personal protective equipment |
| LO05 | To have knowledge about the cleaning of personal protective equipment |
Week Plan
| Week | Topic | Preparation | Methods |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Information about pesticide application | Literature review | |
| 2 | Preparation of pesticide application machines for work | Literature review | |
| 3 | The impact of pesticides on the environment and human health | Literature review | |
| 4 | About the impact of pesticides on the environment | Literature review | |
| 5 | About the effect of pesticides on human health | Literature review | |
| 6 | Definition of personal protective equipment used in pesticide applications | Literature review | |
| 7 | Types of personal protective equipment used in pesticide applications | Literature review | |
| 8 | Mid-Term Exam | ||
| 9 | Head protection | Literature review | |
| 10 | Eye and face protection | Literature review | |
| 11 | Body protection | Literature review | |
| 12 | Respiratory protection | Literature review | |
| 13 | Hand and arm protection | Literature review | |
| 14 | Foot and legs protection | Literature review | |
| 15 | Cleaning of Personal Protective Equipment | Literature review | |
| 16 | Term Exams | ||
| 17 | Term Exams |
Assessment (Exam) Methods and Criteria
| Assessment Type | Midterm / Year Impact | End of Term / End of Year Impact |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Homework | 100 | 40 |
| General Assessment | ||
| Midterm / Year Total | 100 | 40 |
| 1. Final Exam | - | 60 |
| Grand Total | - | 100 |
Student Workload - ECTS
| Works | Number | Time (Hour) | Workload (Hour) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Course Related Works | |||
| Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) | 17 | 2 | 34 |
| Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) | 17 | 1 | 17 |
| Assesment Related Works | |||
| Homeworks, Projects, Others | 2 | 8 | 16 |
| Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Final Exam | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Workload (Hour) | 75 | ||
| Total Workload / 25 (h) | 3,00 | ||
| ECTS | 3 ECTS | ||